Yamazaki 1991 Bourbon Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Perfumy. Hint of burnt orange. Palate Surprisingly rich, vanilla toffee flavours, drying to flowery, herbal (camomile?) notes. Finish Slightly short, drying. New wood. Comment An interesting interplay of flavours. Comes to rather an abrupt halt.

Dave Broom Nose Initially not much, then sweet, perfumed, floral, malt; lemon, sesame oil. Water brings out vanillins, sweet oak, tobacco. Complex yet discreet. Palate Long, ripe with sweet fruitiness. Flows beautifully, mouth-coating nut oil, a hint of resinous oak, honey, nuts, spice. Charming and mouth-filling. Finish Dry but not woody. Comment Great balance between sweet fruit, nutty flavours and oak. Very good.